Andreas Hofschneider, clarinetist and founder of his AHQ, has transcribed the songs of the legendary Benny Goodman Quartet from historical recordings in order to bring this unique sound experience on stage - with success: In the meantime, the AHQ belongs to one of the most popular dance bands also in the international swing dance scene. Hofschneider already made a name for himself in the 1990s when he played with Peanuts Hucko, Bobby Burgess and Champion Jack Dupree.

Roland Neffe plays the instrument, which first realized the sound of the AHQ: the vibraphone. His solos sound so fresh that it's a great pleasure to listen to him and play with him. He is one of the most popular vibraphonists in the international jazz scene.

Johannes von Ballestrem studied at the Jazz Institute Berlin and at the HMT Leipzig. Due to his stylistic versatility, he works in various bands and regularly gives his own concerts worldwide. A research grant from the Berlin Senate brought him to New Orleans in 2016. There he dealt intensively with the roots and early varieties of jazz. Since 2017, he plays with the AHQ, where he takes over the piano part through his masterful solos à la Teddy Wilson.

Michael Wirth plays on an original drum set from the 1930s. Extensive work has been put into assembling the sound elements from all parts of the world in order to create an authentic sound, as his role model calls for it: Gene Krupa.

The double bass player Michael Waterstradt is considered as one of the best in his field. He loves to play a solo like Slam Stewart with it's unique bow techinque. Huming with it is not his forte - but he swings incomparably.

She enters the stage and after seconds, she has the audience on her side: Betty Labeau, a long known singer in Berlin's swing scene. With her unmistakable voice, she masters all the songs of the swing era. Her repertoire includes, among others, the songbook of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Helen Ward.